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Contract for Provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Assistive Technology Assessment Service

CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 14:12

Tender

09 May 2025 at 13:59

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Assistive Technology Assessment Service" has been overseen by the City & County of Swansea, a public authority governed by Welsh devolved regulations. The procurement is classified under "Other community, social and personal services" and took place in Swansea, United Kingdom (UKL18). Initially announced in May 2025, the procurement followed an "open" method with the contract awarded to Capita Business Services Limited. The contract was signed on 8th November 2025 and is set to run until 31st August 2028, with a potential extension until 2032. The process has moved from the tender to the award stage, now being completed with an award value of £40,000 (excluding VAT).

This tender presents notable business growth opportunities, particularly for organisations skilled in providing educational and social services. Companies adept at delivering assistive technology solutions and services for children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) would have been well-suited for this contract. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are also indicated as suitable participants. Engaging in this tender provides these businesses the chance to enhance their market presence and become key players within public sector procurement in Wales.

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Notice Title

Contract for Provision of an Additional Learning Needs (ALN) Assistive Technology Assessment Service

Notice Description

Appointment of an organisation which assesses the needs of children and young people with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) who may require assistive technologies, to minimise potential barriers to learning, whilst enhancing their independence, mobility and ability to communicate

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Contract Period: 3 years with the option to extend for up to 24 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-050fe1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076075-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£40,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
8 Nov 2025 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY & COUNTY OF SWANSEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@swansea.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SWANSEA
Postcode
SA1 3SN
Post Town
Swansea
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL4 Mid and South West Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL43 Swansea
Delivery Location
TLL18 Swansea

Local Authority
Swansea
Electoral Ward
Waterfront
Westminster Constituency
Swansea West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAPITA BUSINESS SERVICES

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